17 October 2023
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is supporting the call this week by the O’Farrell family for an independent public inquiry into the circumstances of the unlawful death of their son and brother, Shane O’Farrell.
Speaking today, Liam Herrick, Executive Director, ICCL, said:
“The O’Farrell family has raised very grave concerns about the failings and limitations of the criminal justice system in the case of the death of their son and brother, Shane. In particular, the family has highlighted serious shortcomings in the various investigations which have taken place into the circumstances of Shane’s death – including grave deficiencies in the recent ‘Scoping Exercise’ report.
“ICCL welcomes the fact that this case is being discussed in the Dáil and Seanad today. More than five years ago, in 2018, the Dáil voted for a public inquiry into the case of Shane O’Farrell, but the family are still waiting. ICCL stands with the O’Farrell family in their call for an independent public inquiry. The case for an inquiry still stands and in fact is stronger than ever.”
ENDS